How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Jim Thorpe, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA is about 269 miles (432.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Jim Thorpe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Jim Thorpe.
-
1
Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
-
2
Continue on Grant Street
1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
-
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2054 ft · 50 sec
-
4
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
-
5
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
-
6
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
-
7
Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
-
8
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
-
10
Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
-
11
Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
-
13
Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
-
14
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
95.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
1468 ft · 36 sec
-
16
Keep slight right
135 m · 11 sec
-
17
Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway
3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway
-
18
Continue on State Route 93
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93
-
19
Continue on Valmont Parkway
3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway
-
20
Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard
1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard
-
21
Continue on North Broad Street
2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street
-
22
Continue on West Broad Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · West Broad Street
-
23
Continue on Berwick Street
1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street
-
24
Continue on Broad Street
2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
-
25
Continue on Hudson Drive
5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive
-
26
Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street
-
27
Continue on Hudson Drive
160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive
-
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
-
29
Continue on Lehigh Avenue
1431 ft · 31 sec · Lehigh Avenue
-
30
Turn left onto North Street
3094 ft · 1 min · North Street
-
31
Turn left onto West 6th Street
41 m · 6 sec · West 6th Street
-
32
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Jim Thorpe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
95.3 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Jim Thorpe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Jim Thorpe?
The road trip is about 269 miles (432.9 km) and usually takes 05h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 134.7 miles from Jim Thorpe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.78 one way or $77.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Jim Thorpe.
Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Park Forest Village.
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Jim Thorpe. Straight-line distance: 225.46 mi (362.84 km).
#1 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jim Thorpe
Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,650 |
| Coordinates | 40.8759200, -75.7324100 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jim Thorpe (-75.73241, 40.87592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $38.78 | $77.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.64 | $87.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $47.01 | $94.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $56.75 | $113.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Pennsylvania · May 29, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.